Surf & Turf with Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

Ingredients:

For the Steak & Shrimp:

2 filet mignon steaks (or ribeye)

12 large shrimp, peeled & deveined

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

4 tbsp unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup beef broth

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Cook the Steak:

Season steaks with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear steaks for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Add butter and minced garlic, basting the steaks for about a minute.

Remove from heat and let rest.

Sauté the Shrimp:

Using the same skillet, add shrimp.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Cook for about 2 minutes per side until golden and opaque.

Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.

Pour in beef broth, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.

Stir in heavy cream and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.

Plate & Serve:

Arrange the steak and shrimp on a plate.

Drizzle the creamy garlic butter sauce over the top.

Garnish with fresh parsley.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: ~650 per serving | Protein: ~45g per serving